Considerations

1. Solid link to Learning Standards (Performance Indicators) 2. A great idea! (historical fiction, interviews, role playing) 3. A well written script 4. Clear, strong and engaging voice (entertaining tone) 5. Appropriate length… usually 4-6 minutes 6. Cooperative partner (the partner is optional, cooperation is not) 7. Background music (optional but cool!) 8. Good technology tools 9. Receptive audience
 * What Makes A Great Podcast? **
 * a. www.freeplaymusic.com
 * b. [|www.partnersinrhyme.com]
 * a. Microphone
 * b. Headphones (optional)
 * c. Computer
 * d. Digital recorder (optional)
 * e. Video camcorder (optional)
 * f. Recording & editing software (Audacity, Sound Recorder)
 * g. Video Editing Software (Movie Maker, iMovie, Photstory 3)
 * h. Podcatching software/app (iTunes, **school**wires, Switchpod, podOmatic)


 * from [|Joe Z.] at Erie 1 BOCES